perplex

perplexed, confused

Word details

German meaning
Perplex bedeutet verwirrt oder ratlos sein, oft aufgrund von etwas Unerwartetem oder Schwerverständlichem.
English meaning
Perplex means to be confused or bewildered, often by something unexpected or difficult to understand.
Synonym
verwirrt, ratlos
German example
Ich war perplex, als ich die Nachricht hörte.
English example
I was perplexed when I heard the news.
Comparative
perplexerSuperlative: am perplexesten

Example sentences with “perplex”

  1. Er sah mich ganz perplex an. (He looked at me quite perplexed.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'perplex' an adjective?

Yes, it describes a state of confusion or bewilderment.